Data engineer jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,436
Employers: 1,997

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $126,134Across 789 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $60.88Across 464 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 13%561 listings
Hybrid: 6%284 listings
On-site: 8%337 listings

Not specified: 73% (3,254 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (295), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (75), Insight Global (68).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Data engineer jobs in the United States

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Technology and Data Engineer - Washington, Dc
Kelly Services
Washington, DC
A large enterprise technology organization is seeking a Technology and Data Engineer 5 for a hybrid opportunity in Washington, DC .
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Chief Data Engineer
CACI International
Washington, DC
CACI is seeking an accomplished Chief Data Engineer to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This role offers a unique opportunity to lead…
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Senior Data Engineer
CenterWell
Washington, DC
The Senior Data Engineer Designs, builds, and maintains data processing architectures and solutions enabling the efficient conversion of structured and unstructured data to insights at…
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Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Washington, DC
- $65 to $80 USD / hour
Our client seeks a Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer to support enterprise data modernization, cloud migration, analytics, and integration initiatives. The role involve
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EG
Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Washington, DC
- $65 to $75 USD / hour
Our client seeks an Azure Data Engineer to modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse
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EG
Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Washington, DC
- $75 to $85 USD / hour
As a Senior Azure Data Engineer, you will help modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse and IBM DataS
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EG
Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Washington, DC
- $60 to $70 USD / hour
Our client seeks a data engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and own systems, processes, and the tech stack across the SDLC. The role focuses on building and optimizing…
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Data Engineer
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.
Washington, DC
…intelligence means that there's more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when…
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Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Cheyenne, WY
- $75 to $85 USD / hour
As a Senior Azure Data Engineer, you will help modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse and IBM DataS
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Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Cheyenne, WY
- $60 to $70 USD / hour
Our client seeks a data engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and own systems, processes, and the tech stack across the SDLC. The role focuses on building and optimizing…
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Senior Data Engineer (Remote)
Kohl's
Menomonee Falls, WI
As Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with design, product and engineering experts to tackle real-world challenges and deliver innovative solutions that elevate Kohl’s…
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Principal Data Engineer
Abbott
Madison, WI
The Principal Data Engineer (IC) is a senior individual contributor and the accountable technical leader for assigned cross-domain
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Staff Data Engineer
Abbott
Madison, WI
The Staff Data Engineer is a senior, hands-on technical contributor within an Enterprise Data domain, owning technical design and the most complex im
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Senior Data Engineer
CenterWell
Madison, WI
The Senior Data Engineer Designs, builds, and maintains data processing architectures and solutions enabling the efficient conversion of structured and unstructured data to insights at…
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Data Engineer - People Analytics
CVS Health
Madison, WI
Added 16 days ago
EG
Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Madison, WI
- $65 to $80 USD / hour
Our client seeks a Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer to support enterprise data modernization, cloud migration, analytics, and integration initiatives. The role involve
Added 16 days ago
EG
Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Madison, WI
- $65 to $75 USD / hour
Our client seeks an Azure Data Engineer to modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse
Added 16 days ago
EG
Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Madison, WI
- $75 to $85 USD / hour
As a Senior Azure Data Engineer, you will help modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse and IBM DataS
Added 16 days ago
EG
Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Madison, WI
- $60 to $70 USD / hour
Our client seeks a data engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and own systems, processes, and the tech stack across the SDLC. The role focuses on building and optimizing…
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Data Engineer
Keylogic Systems Inc
Morgantown, WV
KeyLogic is seeking a Data Engineer to support the Office of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAO) in measuring and advancing enterprise data and SI…
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Senior Data Engineer
CenterWell
Charleston, WV
The Senior Data Engineer Designs, builds, and maintains data processing architectures and solutions enabling the efficient conversion of structured and unstructured data to insights at…
Added 16 days ago
Data Engineer - People Analytics
CVS Health
Charleston, WV
Added 16 days ago
EG
Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Charleston, WV
- $65 to $80 USD / hour
Our client seeks a Mid-Level Databricks/Informatica Data Engineer to support enterprise data modernization, cloud migration, analytics, and integration initiatives. The role involve
Added 16 days ago
EG
Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Charleston, WV
- $65 to $75 USD / hour
Our client seeks an Azure Data Engineer to modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse
Added 16 days ago
EG
Senior Azure Data Engineer
Eliassen Group
Charleston, WV
- $75 to $85 USD / hour
As a Senior Azure Data Engineer, you will help modernize an enterprise data platform by migrating data and workloads from an on-premises Oracle data warehouse and IBM DataS

General Dynamics Information Technology

Senior Principal AI Data Engineer

Crystal City, VA, United States

The likely salary range for this position is $174,250 - $235,750.

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Job details

Pay: The likely salary range for this position is $174,250 - $235,750.
Experience: Experience:10+years of related experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Original job description

Req ID: RQ226448

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering

Skills:

Apache Airflow,Database Optimization,Extract Transform Load (ETL),Git,Structured Query Language (SQL)

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Iron EagleX is seeking a Senior Principal AI Data Engineer to support our AI team in Crystal City, VA. In this role, you will design, build, and operate data pipelines that ingest, store, and process high-volume, multi-source data primarily for modern AI/ML processes. You will partner with software, analytics, and product teams to create model-ready datasets (including features, embeddings, and prompts), implement scalable storage layers (such as a data lakehouse and vector stores), and enable low-latency retrieval for query, inference, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).

M EANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Senior Principal AI Data Engineer, you will turn raw, multi-source data into reliable, high-performance inputs that directly power AI models and advanced analytics. Your work will make it faster and easier for teams across engineering, analytics, and products to develop, deploy, and improve AI capabilities by ensuring datasets are ready and accessible.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

Design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Apache Airflow, with a focus on data for AI
Build and tune search and retrieval capabilities usingElasticSearch/OpenSearch, including indexing strategies, schema mappings, and relevance/performance optimization.
Enable low-latency retrieval for AI inference and RAG applications byoptimizingdata access patterns, caching approaches, and index refresh strategies.
Collaborate withanalytic teamsto define requirements, schemas, and interfaces for downstream consumption.
Use Git for version control, peer code reviews, CI/CD workflows, and reproducible pipeline deployments across environments.
Operate within Linux environments and perform performance tuning across pipeline components, storage layers, and compute resources.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
Strong programming skills in Python.
Experience withElasticSearch/OpenSearch for data indexing and search functionalities.
Understanding of vector databases, embedding models, and vector search for AI applications.
Expertisein event-driven architecture and microservices development.
Hands-on experience with cloud services (e.g.MinIO), including data storage and compute resources.
Strong understanding of data pipeline orchestration and workflow automation.
Working knowledge of Linux environments and database optimization techniques.
Strong understanding of version control with Git.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Clearance:CurrentTS/SCIClearancewith current or willingness to obtain CI polygraph
Experience:10+years of related experience
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Role requirements:Work is onsite in Crystal City, VA with optional CONUS travel
**Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role **

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool thatidentifiescareer steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match,competitivepayand paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs #iexpriority

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $174,250 - $235,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.

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Skills

Data engineering
Apache Airflow
Data extraction, transformation and loading tools
Git
SQL
IMPACT
ML
Create model
CI/CD
Linux
Workflow
Python
Microservices
Data storage
Computer science

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